Cedar clapboard, a popular but premium home siding material, is installed on a home in Hopewell Junction by Peak Construction.

Written by

Karen Maserjian Shan
For the Poughkeepsie Journal

Bill Metzger, owner of Peak Construction in Fishkill, works with different kinds of siding, including fiber cement board, synthetic stucco, wood, brick and stone.

The most common, though, is vinyl, Metzger said, as it's easy to care for, attractive and affordable with the cost for a high-grade installation on a 2,500-square-foot home running between $15,000 and $20,000. ...